USA finish Opening Round with shutout win over China

USA pitchers allowed only two runners, while their offence took an early lead and maintained control, eliminating any chance of a comeback.

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<p>World No. 1 USA completed their Opening Round with a <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2024-womens-softball-world-cup-finals/schedule-and-results/box-score/128814">6-0 </a>win over China on Wednesday in the <a href="https://www.wbsc.org/en/events/2024-womens-softball-world-cup-finals/home">WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2024</a> in Castions di Strada in Italy. </p>

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<p>USA pitchers Ally Carda and Rachel Garcia allowed China only two runners, showcasing their dominant performance in the circle. </p>

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<p>China starter Yinan Chai allowed a pair of walks and hit a batter. The United States thrived on it with base hits by Jocelyn Alo and Savhanna Jaquish, taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the first.</p>

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<p>The reigning World Champions added two runs in the top of the second on a double by Alo and a base hit by Jessie Warren.</p>

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<p>China relieved Chai with Yuchen Wei in the top of the third. Maya Brady got to her with a two-out RBI double to make it 5-0 in the top of the third.</p>

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<p>USA starter Ally Carda threw 2.1 perfect innings before allowing a base-hit to Zixuan Dong.</p>

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<p>Carda left for Rachel Garcia after four innings. The reliever posted three perfect innings-</p>

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<p>USA added an insurance run in the top of the seventh on a two-out RBI single.</p>

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<p>The United States will open their Super Round with a 1-0 record. China will head to the Placement Round and start with a 0-1 record.</p>

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